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Browsing this Guide using Sony Reader Jumps to the table of contents Operation Guide PRS-500 Portable Reader System © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-680-300-01(1)
Browsing this Guide using Sony Reader Jumps to the table of contents Operation Guide PRS-500 Portable Reader System © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-680-300-01(1)
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"PRS-500 Operation Guide" to the Adobe Acrobat Reader Help. Browsing this PDF-format Operation Guide. For details on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader, refer to start Adobe Acrobat Reader and open the Operation Guide. Hint • To view the Operation Guide, you... have installed either Adobe Reader 5.0 or later. Adobe Reader can refer to the Help within CONNECT Reader. About the Manuals Included with Sony Reader is the Quick Start Guide and this Guide on your computer and Sony Reader. "CONNECT Reader" - Additionally, after installing CONNECT Reader software from the Adobe ...
"PRS-500 Operation Guide" to the Adobe Acrobat Reader Help. Browsing this PDF-format Operation Guide. For details on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader, refer to start Adobe Acrobat Reader and open the Operation Guide. Hint • To view the Operation Guide, you... have installed either Adobe Reader 5.0 or later. Adobe Reader can refer to the Help within CONNECT Reader. About the Manuals Included with Sony Reader is the Quick Start Guide and this Guide on your computer and Sony Reader. "CONNECT Reader" - Additionally, after installing CONNECT Reader software from the Adobe ...
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... page. • To zoom in a page, press SIZE. "Operation Guide" from the Book list. Using the CONNECT Reader Help Refer to the CONNECT Reader Help for details about using Sony Reader From the Home menu, select "Books" - "CONNECT Reader." Click "Help" - Help appears. 3 PDF Link SIZE button Hints • A mark on how to open...
... page. • To zoom in a page, press SIZE. "Operation Guide" from the Book list. Using the CONNECT Reader Help Refer to the CONNECT Reader Help for details about using Sony Reader From the Home menu, select "Books" - "CONNECT Reader." Click "Help" - Help appears. 3 PDF Link SIZE button Hints • A mark on how to open...
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Table of Contents About the Manuals 2 Browsing the Operation Guide 2 Using the CONNECT Reader Help 3 Introduction What You Can Do with Sony Reader 7 Guide to Parts and Controls 8 Basic Operations Menu Operations 13 Turning on Sony Reader 15 Inserting a Memory Card 18 Importing Content Importing eBooks from CONNECT eBooks 22 Importing Content from Your Computer 24 Importing content files 25 Transferring Content Transferring Content to Sony Reader Connected with Your Computer 26 Transferring content via a memory card 28 Continued 4
Table of Contents About the Manuals 2 Browsing the Operation Guide 2 Using the CONNECT Reader Help 3 Introduction What You Can Do with Sony Reader 7 Guide to Parts and Controls 8 Basic Operations Menu Operations 13 Turning on Sony Reader 15 Inserting a Memory Card 18 Importing Content Importing eBooks from CONNECT eBooks 22 Importing Content from Your Computer 24 Importing content files 25 Transferring Content Transferring Content to Sony Reader Connected with Your Computer 26 Transferring content via a memory card 28 Continued 4
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... books while playing an audio file 47 Viewing Pictures 49 Viewing pictures transferred from your computer 49 Settings Setting screen orientation 52 Locking the Sony Reader Screen 53 Setting the Slideshow 55 Checking Version Information for Sony Reader 56 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 57 Restoring default settings 63 Uninstalling CONNECT...
... books while playing an audio file 47 Viewing Pictures 49 Viewing pictures transferred from your computer 49 Settings Setting screen orientation 52 Locking the Sony Reader Screen 53 Setting the Slideshow 55 Checking Version Information for Sony Reader 56 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 57 Restoring default settings 63 Uninstalling CONNECT...
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Other Information Updating the Sony Reader's Firmware 65 About Books Pre-installed on Sony Reader 66 Notes on Sony Reader Disposal 67 Precautions 68 On safety 71 On installation 71 On heat build-up 72 On the headphones 72 Notes on memory cards 73 On software 75 On Cleaning 76 On Copyrights 77 About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE 78 Specifications 80 Index 81 6
Other Information Updating the Sony Reader's Firmware 65 About Books Pre-installed on Sony Reader 66 Notes on Sony Reader Disposal 67 Precautions 68 On safety 71 On installation 71 On heat build-up 72 On the headphones 72 Notes on memory cards 73 On software 75 On Cleaning 76 On Copyrights 77 About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE 78 Specifications 80 Index 81 6
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... the content on your computer to your computer. Importing Transferring Download the eBooks from Transfer content from your computer to Sony Reader to charge the Sony Reader battery and install the dedicated software "CONNECT Reader" on your computer. Initially after purchase, you need to take anywhere you can transfer content from your CONNECT eBooks on...
... the content on your computer to your computer. Importing Transferring Download the eBooks from Transfer content from your computer to Sony Reader to charge the Sony Reader battery and install the dedicated software "CONNECT Reader" on your computer. Initially after purchase, you need to take anywhere you can transfer content from your CONNECT eBooks on...
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Rear Soft cover attachment clip button The soft cover is possible. ( page 57) Continued 11 Removing/attaching the soft cover Folds open in use Note • Do not leave Sony Reader in a high ambient temperature, as it may damage the soft cover. Reset button To reset Sony Reader if no operation is attached when purchased.
Rear Soft cover attachment clip button The soft cover is possible. ( page 57) Continued 11 Removing/attaching the soft cover Folds open in use Note • Do not leave Sony Reader in a high ambient temperature, as it may damage the soft cover. Reset button To reset Sony Reader if no operation is attached when purchased.
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Do not remove the label. 12 Hint • Remove the soft cover to access the Reset button. The number is required for Sony Reader is on the label on the rear of Sony Reader. About the serial number The serial number provided for the customer registration.
Do not remove the label. 12 Hint • Remove the soft cover to access the Reset button. The number is required for Sony Reader is on the label on the rear of Sony Reader. About the serial number The serial number provided for the customer registration.
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The start-up in the direction of to turn on after reset, or when the battery is turned on . Sony Reader turns off Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in orange when Sony Reader is depleted. Turning on Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of again. Note • Sony Reader may take a few moments to turn off . 15 To turn on Sony Reader. Slide the POWER switch. Lights up screen appears when turning on for the first time, or after charging a depleted battery. Sony Reader turns on .
The start-up in the direction of to turn on after reset, or when the battery is turned on . Sony Reader turns off Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in orange when Sony Reader is depleted. Turning on Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of again. Note • Sony Reader may take a few moments to turn off . 15 To turn on Sony Reader. Slide the POWER switch. Lights up screen appears when turning on for the first time, or after charging a depleted battery. Sony Reader turns on .
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... Connect to an AC outlet (refer to the Quick Start Guide). • Connect to an AC outlet for the first time. About charging Charging Sony Reader is required when using for an extended period. • USB charge is not possible if the battery becomes depleted. Notes • If the remaining... battery power of the notebook computer will be charged in the bottom left of the screen. Do not leave Sony Reader connected to a notebook computer which is not connected to an AC outlet, the battery of a connected notebook computer is low, charging via USB...
... Connect to an AC outlet (refer to the Quick Start Guide). • Connect to an AC outlet for the first time. About charging Charging Sony Reader is required when using for an extended period. • USB charge is not possible if the battery becomes depleted. Notes • If the remaining... battery power of the notebook computer will be charged in the bottom left of the screen. Do not leave Sony Reader connected to a notebook computer which is not connected to an AC outlet, the battery of a connected notebook computer is low, charging via USB...
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Charge Sony Reader and turn off automatically. If you continue use without charging, the following warning appears. Note • If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning appears, and Sony Reader will turn it on again. 17 Charge the battery.
Charge Sony Reader and turn off automatically. If you continue use without charging, the following warning appears. Note • If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning appears, and Sony Reader will turn it on again. 17 Charge the battery.
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Inserting a Memory Card The following memory cards can be copied or played on Sony Reader. *2 Sony Reader does not comply with both "MagicGate Memory Stick" and standard "Memory Stick." Notes • An operation check is performed when using a "... of all SD Cards is compatible with copyright protection of Sony Reader. "Memory Stick"*1 SD Memory Card*2 "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick PRO" "Memory Stick Duo" *3 "Memory Stick Pro Duo" *3 Sony Reader is not guaranteed. 18 SD Memory Card miniSD Card *4 *1 Sony Reader does not comply with MagicGate standard, and the data requiring...
Inserting a Memory Card The following memory cards can be copied or played on Sony Reader. *2 Sony Reader does not comply with both "MagicGate Memory Stick" and standard "Memory Stick." Notes • An operation check is performed when using a "... of all SD Cards is compatible with copyright protection of Sony Reader. "Memory Stick"*1 SD Memory Card*2 "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick PRO" "Memory Stick Duo" *3 "Memory Stick Pro Duo" *3 Sony Reader is not guaranteed. 18 SD Memory Card miniSD Card *4 *1 Sony Reader does not comply with MagicGate standard, and the data requiring...
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Pull out the Media slot cover Insert a memory card in the direction with its label side up until it clicks into Sony Reader Open the Media slot cover. Memory Stick Mark SD Memory Card Mark Continued 19 Inserting a memory card into the place.
Pull out the Media slot cover Insert a memory card in the direction with its label side up until it clicks into Sony Reader Open the Media slot cover. Memory Stick Mark SD Memory Card Mark Continued 19 Inserting a memory card into the place.
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Notes • Do not remove a memory card or turn off Sony Reader while reading or writing data, as data may be damaged. • For details on handling memory cards, refer to page 73. 21 Memory Stick SD Memory Card Remove the memory card squarely from Sony Reader Gently push in the memory card. Removing a memory card from the Media slot. You will hear a click, and the memory card pops out.
Notes • Do not remove a memory card or turn off Sony Reader while reading or writing data, as data may be damaged. • For details on handling memory cards, refer to page 73. 21 Memory Stick SD Memory Card Remove the memory card squarely from Sony Reader Gently push in the memory card. Removing a memory card from the Media slot. You will hear a click, and the memory card pops out.
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... download eBooks from the online e-Book store "CONNECT eBooks" to access CONNECT eBooks. Use the dedicated software CONNECT Reader to your computer to CONNECT eBooks to download eBooks. You also need to authorize Sony Reader to CONNECT eBooks to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on your computer. • You need to the CONNECT...
... download eBooks from the online e-Book store "CONNECT eBooks" to access CONNECT eBooks. Use the dedicated software CONNECT Reader to your computer to CONNECT eBooks to download eBooks. You also need to authorize Sony Reader to CONNECT eBooks to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on your computer. • You need to the CONNECT...
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Hints • eBooks can be read on your computer. Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased" in the Source view. Library Downloaded content Source view Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to "Library" in the collection. For details on CONNECT Reader operations, refer to purchase (download). Follow the page instructions to the CONNECT Reader Help. • The Source view appearance may vary depending on CONNECT Reader using your computer. 23
Hints • eBooks can be read on your computer. Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased" in the Source view. Library Downloaded content Source view Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to "Library" in the collection. For details on CONNECT Reader operations, refer to purchase (download). Follow the page instructions to the CONNECT Reader Help. • The Source view appearance may vary depending on CONNECT Reader using your computer. 23
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... 24 AAC file ( .mp4, .m4a, .mov, or .qt file extension) The following specifications should be automatically converted into Library of CONNECT Reader. For details on content files you can import the content files stored on your computer into RTF files during transfer only if Microsoft Word is... installed on your computer. Importing Content from Your Computer You can import, refer to the CONNECT Reader Help. MP3 file (.mp3 file extension) The following content files. • Book PDF file, Text file, RTF file, Word file*, ...
... 24 AAC file ( .mp4, .m4a, .mov, or .qt file extension) The following specifications should be automatically converted into Library of CONNECT Reader. For details on content files you can import the content files stored on your computer into RTF files during transfer only if Microsoft Word is... installed on your computer. Importing Content from Your Computer You can import, refer to the CONNECT Reader Help. MP3 file (.mp3 file extension) The following content files. • Book PDF file, Text file, RTF file, Word file*, ...
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... in the folder. Select the content file to be imported. Hint • You can select content files stored on the "File" menu. "CONNECT Reader" to display the content files in the selected folder are listed. To select multiple files, click the files while holding down the Ctrl key. ...; Click "Open." The content file(s) is imported into Library. Click the Start menu, then select "All programs" - "CONNECT Reader" - Hint • You can also double-click the folder (in the folder list) to start CONNECT...
... in the folder. Select the content file to be imported. Hint • You can select content files stored on the "File" menu. "CONNECT Reader" to display the content files in the selected folder are listed. To select multiple files, click the files while holding down the Ctrl key. ...; Click "Open." The content file(s) is imported into Library. Click the Start menu, then select "All programs" - "CONNECT Reader" - Hint • You can also double-click the folder (in the folder list) to start CONNECT...